Illegal Pete's

This CO restaurant serves customized burritos, tacos, and much more. All 5 locations have a full bar, a patio and sometimes live music. Come check us out!

9 / 10
302
ratings
  • Phone

    (303) 440-3955

  • Website

    illegalpetes.com

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  • Type

    Burrito Restaurant

Address

1447 Pearl St (at 15th) Boulder , CO 80302 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 69


Keywords:

burritos big fish breakfast food good for a quick meal green chili casual good service margaritas quesadillas happy hour spicy food great value chicken Mexican Coke cookies potatoes lunch rice salsa brown rice
Dave Amirault

Need some quick Mexican grub to go, or want a quick lunch ? This is your spot. They've got beer too, you can't go wrong with a burrito from Illegal Pete's. They run 4SQ specials too!

Monika McMahon

Get the reverse nachos ! Bowl filled with whatever you want (rice , beans, veggies ) & smothered in queso , topped with any salsas , cheese , jalapeños & sour cream you want. Chips are served on the side.

Dave Heal

Get the small breakfast bowl . It's like 3 bucks if you work downtown and is deceptively almost as big as the standard bowl. Bacon , chorizo , green chile . Best bfast value in town .

Jackie Todd

Have tried the fish tacos , carnitas quesadilla and the carnitas nachos . All were yummy! Good eats that don't take a chunk from your wallet.

Mike P. Lewis

Here is the best thing you can get. Not on the menu . Chicken burrito bowl w/ black beans , smother it with veggie chili , cheese on top, then 2 scoops of corn , finished with lightly sprinkle of onions .

Nikita Fedorov

Children's burrito . Chicken , brown rice , black beans , fajita veggies green and red, pico , guac , pesto , olives , onions . Smothered in pork chili . Plus a Coors Light. $10.

Illegal Pete's

Check out our new happy hour ! Every night 3-8pm come in for: $2.50 Coors & Coors Light, $3.50 select craft drafts , $4 margaritas & $3 wells ...And, as always, free chips & salsa if you're drinkin'!

Jonathan Hoster

Best burrito you'll ever have. Take that to the bank . They even mix the burrito ingredients so you'll never get that mouth full of sour cream again!

Taylor Hitchcock

Chicken Buritto Bowl was awesome! If you’re going to a concert or a game bring in your ticket stub for a free beer !

Grace Boyle

They're Colorado local and it's quick, good Mexican. The line proves their popularity. My favorite is their burrito bowl with brown rice and all the toppings you desire.

Boone Moocher-Pogue

This is a great place, ask for Jen. She basically makes my food for free and I don't even pay her. It's awesome to never have a grasp of responsibility!

Cooper Smith

Sure, Chipotle started here and QDobas are everywhere...but this local shop is a much better burrito option. Watch as they mix the ingredients at the end, ensuring every bite is awesome!

Men's Health Mag

Okay, look. Pete’s doesn’t serve hooch. So why go? Simple. It’s the best place to hit the morning after bender. One of their burrito bowls smothered in green chili will put you back among the living.

Drew Frey

Remember to use your EcoPass if you have one here. You'll save 10% off your meal!

Illegal Pete's

From now until Dec. 3, buy a New Belgium Brewing draft beer and you'll get a FREE 16-oz. globe glass! For each glass given, New Belgium will donate a $1 to the The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge .

Emily H

Queso so good you could drink it. Make sure you get chips and queso .

Kate Cygan

Chicken nachos plus potatoes and all the toppings is the only way to go.

George Abbott

Chicken Quesadilla with red peppers is great. Come early or later because lunch hour lines are out the door.

Megan Paolone

A million times better than Chipotle. And you can get whole wheat tortillas !

Bill Adkins

Best fish tacos in town . And they mix your burrito ingredients before folding. Big props.

Morley Zhi

Fish tacos are great

Trish Groom

Best way to order is from the Illegal Pete's app, they have ready for as soon as you walk in! No more waiting!

Kristy Voll

The portion was a little smaller than a qdoba or a chipotle. Margaritas made me kind of sick. I would skip this place if anyone tells you it's a 'must have'.

Chris Lowder

The vegetarian green chile is amazing!

David Sheehan

For me the kids size is just about perfect. Add chips and a drink and it's about the same price as the big burritos .

Jessica Barlow

Free cookie on your first check-in! Delicious burritos (with guac ) and WONDERFUL margaritas !!!!!

William Blois

Awesome burritos . Quick service , cheap beers

Catherine Buck

Burritos are great! Customer service is phenomenal!

Nash Pleasant

Great spot for quick, quality Mexican food .

Eric Sutfin

They do not offer student drinks and sometimes their burritos are a little small so I suggest a burrito bowl if you are super hungry

David Criswell

Fish burritos take a little longer but they are worth the wait

Matt Ferrari

Delicious tacos . Never a seat though

Peter Organisciak

Guac is free if you're getting it instead of dairy

Tundra Restaurant Supply

Local Burrito joint. Try getting potatoes or fish in your burrito !

Fabian

The "Big Fish " (fried fish , beans and rice + whatever), delicious but formidable, comes in a more manageable kids' size.

Zach Steiner

Solid for a quick bite on Pearl St.

Alex Juel

Get the "gambler ". It's not on the menu . Its basically just the addition of spicy mayo but it's super delicious.

David Allen

Breakfast burritos until 1pm on the weekends!

Urn Lahzer

Big potato : it's sooooooo good.

Adam N.

Careful, if they are running low on chicken and you ask for double, you still get single but pay for double. Awesome.

KB Nau

Salads are great. And everything is mostly organic !

Courtney R.

Everything about this place is awesome.

Russ G

Fish tacos were killer

Michael Hansen

Burritos are awesome, breakfast and lunch ! Try the hot salsa , very good.

Bill Flinchbaugh

Food & all the things people are talking about.

Emily

Nachos forever

Susan Suchocki

Stopped in for some breakfast burritos.. delish!

Kaan E.

SplickIt - order + pay from your phone, walk straight up to the counter, take food, leave.

Abbey Keck

Chicken tacos !

Lorenzo VonMadderhorn

Order the big fish , I promise you won't be disappointed

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